Upbit edges it on the overall score.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Upbit | bitFlyer |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Fees | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Platform | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Trader reviews | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Trust score | 6.6 | 6.6 |
The facts, side by side
| Upbit | bitFlyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | KR | JP |
| Minimum deposit | KRW 5,000 (about USD 3.53 at August 2026 rates) | not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | not disclosed | 2 |
Upbit: strongest points
- KRW spot trading at 0.05% maker and taker, among the cheapest anywhere, with no volume tier needed
- A BDO member firm has run agreed upon procedures over reserves quarterly since June 2018, most recently 103.27% of digital assets and 118.29% of money payable as at 1 July 2026, with the five short assets named and a proof of control test on a wallet the accountant chose
- Pays 2.1% a year before tax on idle won balances, as the Virtual Asset User Protection Act requires
bitFlyer: strongest points
- Two separate Japanese registrations, including a Type I financial instruments licence with a published capital adequacy ratio of 412.8% against a 120% statutory floor
- All 40 listed assets appear on the JFSA's published register, and changing that list requires advance notification to the authorities
- bitFlyer EUROPE S.A. holds a full MiCA authorisation dated 26 June 2026 and is absent from ESMA's non compliant list
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Upbit review and the bitFlyer review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
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